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[reparator]

Who: CERES & you
When: IC: 10/04 | OOC: 11/15
Where: ViViD & McCERES
What: Intro Log
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | slightly nsfw

//event005.EXE Learning is Fundamental! Let's play CERESLearn ViViD's usual worlds are unfortunately down for maintenance. While CERES' programmers work on getting it back up and running, all new entrees this round will be going through a different level than usual. Only a single world is accessible at the moment, a simple one entitled 'CERESLearn.' "What the $%@& is this?" you must be thinking. Well, it's simple! It's a study program, of course! CERES' advanced AI technology is here to make sure you learn and that you learn sexily. Whether or not you pay attention to the actual content is up to you, the player. Please enjoy it while it lasts. They're here to teach you a variety of subjects and also to make you feel vaguely uncomfortable all over. New arrivals and those logging into ViViD will first find themselves in a classroom with a new operator greeting them rather than Vidia. "Greetings and welcome to Cerealia! It's nice of you to join us at last. As you can see, we're just about to get started! Here are the instructions: ♥ Choose your subject of choice. They include things like medicine, math, CERES economics, CERES history, fun facts about Julius, engineering, and science! ♥ Choose your tutor. You can hire Astor, Hilda, or UN-Zippy ♥ They'll teach you slowly, deliberately, sensually. Then after that, they'll drill you hard and without stopping. ♥ Just when you think you've had enough, they'll quiz you all over until you're sweating and panting. ♥ For those of you who pass, you'll be welcomed well into Cerealia and be given a free voucher for a McCERES Mildly Content meal. Please enjoy!"

//SCENARIOS.EXE PHASE I [ xxxx ] Once you choose your lesson and your tutor, you will be transported to a classroom where you and a few other players who decide to choose the same lesson will sit with your tutor after school, getting knowledge taught to you by someone who seems more intent on learning what's under your clothes than filling your head with knowledge. They will be awkwardly stretching, dropping pencils by 'accident' on the floor, and bending down slowly to pick them up. Certain things might be spilling out of their clothes. Awkward things. They will breathe down your neck and make sure you are well-versed in their anatomy by the end of the lesson. Fortunately, it won't last long as their bodies start to flicker erratically. PHASE II [ xxxx ] Just as things begin to escalate, the flickering will grow intense until your tutor will start to morph before your eyes. What takes their place is something that is anything but friendly. And yes, it will continue to breathe down your neck and speak in a sweet, soft, alluring voice while reaching out with its 'hands' to try and touch you. This will be your cue to run through the halls of the school while That Thing chases you in every single direction imaginable. There will be others joining you as everyone starts bolting out of their classrooms. PHASE III [ xxxx ] Feeling tired already? Well, don't stop and rest now! For those who successfully murder their own tutor, they will get their food voucher and a lovely welcome into CERES. You've officially passed! Everyone will be allowed to mingle around the game room in the CERES Research Tower before being directed into McCERES just across the street. For those who were already in the colony, you will also receive a voucher and directions to McCERES at the end of the game in case you want to go meet up with the newcomers there or just eat some artery-killing fast food. PHASE IV [ xxxx ] For those who get eaten by That Thing or don't pass their quizzes and upset their tutors, they will be forced to endure the Price of Failure. This means being sent to the gym with the other 'failures' to endure a painfully slow and erotic striptease by UN-Zippy. Once that is over, they will then be logged out and allowed to have their complimentary McCERES voucher. BONUS [ whyo'clock ] Congratulations on surviving CERESLearn! Here's your complimentary voucher for a free Mildly Content Meal at McCERES. This month's special is also the McKnight Burger. Characters are immediately invited to take a load off and enjoy some good ol' fashion fast food of questionable origin. Those who decide to order and eat here will also get a special toy included inside their Mildly Content Meals. [ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let a mod know if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so we can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post. For your convenience, we have compiled a post detailing everyone's usual arrival experience (which is not entirely applicable this round for reasons stated above^) and a FAQ that should explain everything in more detail. Please read them thoroughly before playing. Thank you!

Comments

[cheats]

[ Unfortunately (for Reim), Ciel is distracted from proving how much of a nerd he is, since Reim's explanation of his usual work surprises and interests him, since that's also part of his work as well, though of course not from Funtom Company. Incident reports are the work of the Queen's Watchdog, so now he's more interested in what Reim is writing incident reports for.

#twokindsofpeople ]

Is that so? I mean, I would certainly agree with the sentiment, though I rarely write anything so urgent. What sort of work do you do at home, Mr. Lunettes?

ota

[savesthedance]

phase ii:

[Steve was actually glad when the tutor turned into a monster. Monsters, he could handle any day. Women?

Not so much.

He may not know what's going on just yet, but there's a situation in front of him that he's not about to back down from. But no matter how ready or prepared he is, that doesn't matter when there are other people in the path of the monster. He doesn't remember exactly how he got a hold of his shield again, either, but he slides it on his arm, quickly dodge rolling out of the way of an attack.]

Everyone, get to safety! I'll keep it distracted.

phase iii

[This was a lot to process. Steve exited the powerpoint presentation with a frown on his face, staring intently at the coupon in his hand.

He wasn't one to turn down a meal, but the amount of questions on his mind completely outweighed the hunger in his stomach. Pocketing the coupon, he turned his gaze to the area, looking at the faces of the strangers still milling about. He was hesitant, if just because he wasn't sure if he should trust anyone here, but he needed answers.]

Excuse me? Do you know what's going on here, exactly? [it's not hard to notice he's on edge. He's not about to let his guard down anytime soon.]

[immobileyes]

... Thank you. [ He's close to her height (and so oddly familiar, still) that Mary isn't as terrified as she'd normally be around a stranger. ] Um, but you don't-- are you hurt? [ Are those... bruises? ]

[duad]

[ That's a cause for concern considering how many outcomes there are in this kind of place. She looks around with a worried expression, hoping that it's just a case of shyness. She knows she hates it when people bring that up to her so that's the last thing she's going to do with someone who may be too nervous to talk to people. ]

I—Is there anything I can do to help? Directions, calling for medical help, stuff like that...?

[bigstick]

[ but it would be so #blessed ]

Uh. [ staring at his burger for a moment before NO. NO HE'S GOT THIS. ] Grade A All-American beef, my friend. Raised from the finest pastures for to be consumed by working class folks like you and me. Easy ways to get the protein you need for the life you lead. After all, not one man should have to pay too much for the things he needs to keep going in life -- we're all in this together.

[ can you see the american flag flowing majestically behind him too or is it all in his head? ]

[sunshade]

[ A LITTLE TAKEN ABACK BY THAT UNBRIDLED ENTHUSIASM RE: MILKSHAKES but ok buddy, sure ]

Buddies...? [ ... ] Strawberry.

[allweather]

[He does have a gun, as tiny and fit to be in a lady's purse for less intense altercations than monster fights as it is. It shoots, and that's what matters.

... And that's a mop. Reim looks skeptical.]

I had imagined something heavier, but- if it suits you. Now? [fight...ing??]

[normcore]

No.

[ There's suspicion in her voice as her eyes narrow to look past her glasses and toward the tutor. Her lips press together as she tries to look for any other sights of what just happened. The tutor continues minding his own business, talking about ships with hard masts, but she's not convinced. ]

I saw it too. [ She glances around. ] There aren't any holographic projectors or mirrors, so it might be some kind of illusion. Like a sleight of hand.

[rollin]

[ He kind of wants to believe in the American dream, but. ]

We're in space, though.

[bigstick]

[ IF YOU CAN'T BE EXCITED ABOUT MILKSHAKES WHAT CAN YOU BE EXCITED ABOUT?? ]

Yes, buddies. We are friends now, compatriots in dairy goodness. Co-- Uh, uh, uh, kindred spirits? [ he wanted to say comrades in arms but that's awkward ] Anyway, I got vanilla.

[unpresidential]

[he's not sure how his luck ends him around people like this, but all nam soon can do is sigh a little and look down at her.]

Do you.... need help? Or something. [that's what he should ask, right? he'll go with that.]

[bigstick]

[ . . . ]

You're saying there can't be cows in space?

[allweather]

[Incident reports for hellbeasts from another realm attacking people is- maybe not the same, but close. Although his very detailed explanation is on the tip of his tongue he pauses, consdiering how to proceed. Pandora's activities are usually not for public consumption, a fact which he supposes hardly matters here, with people from all worlds (and his own falling apart, oops), but it's also quite a lot to even start explaining.

Thankfully, Ciel is friends with their resident shonen, so maybe that will give Reim somewhere to start. Assuming they chatted about their respective worlds at all...]

Have you been told much about Pandora? I am a member, but the rest might be difficult to understand with no background knowledge.

[rollin]

Wish they'd just stuck with the program. [ He makes a complicated face as he lets out a sigh. ] I hate math...

[rollin]

[ HE REALLY WANTS TO BELIEVE. ]

I dunno. Does this taste like beef to you? Maybe it's got... [ He opens his burger. ] space shit...

[sisconning]

That's right, I am.

[A cheerful enough smile is flashed in her direction.] I was protecting my princess just before I wound up here. [So he does need to get back, make sure Fiona is all right, wherever she is.

But first he'll make sure Mary is okay. He can't just leave a frightened girl on her own. He leans closer to look at her head, clucking his tongue.] That is a lump all right. But no cracks, so I think you'll be okay. No more bumping it though.

[Nesso says these last words just about the same time that a pair of legs stops just where they're both chilling on the floor. Busted by teacher apparently.]

[foodcritic]

So then why are you trying to give it away?

[again, it's not something that interests her, even if she's got some kind of vague idea of what it's used for. and she knows what burgers are, so that's not an issue.]

[springful]

[As soon as the bug drops to the floor, she lets out a sigh of relief. It's still pretty gross honestly, but it doesn't look like it'll be coming after her again. Turning to the stranger who came to her aid, she bows slightly in gratitude.]

Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for helping me, sir.

[thirdarrow]

[ To that, he just folds his arms. ]

I was under the impression that modern folk are usually respectful towards their elders.

[ Since, yknow, he's technically close to 500 years old by that time. ]

[immobileyes]

... [ Mary lifts her head now, peeking out a little more, her expression taking a turn for the pleading. ]

Can you... help me find my friends?

[cheats]

[ He shakes his head. ]

No? Oz never mentioned anything by that name.

[ But that's Oz being Oz... Also they were kind of busy with other things, admittedly. Because of his own guarding of the secrecy of his contract, Ciel won't bring up Oz's so casually, since he assumes it's just as much of a secret. ]

We were a bit, er, occupied otherwise, though, I should note. There wasn't much time for chatting about home.

[immobileyes]

[ Oh no, not those shapely legs, she wanted to hear more about the princess!!

... But sadly, Nesso's advice goes unheeded, because the instant Hilda seductively clears her throat and leans down, Mary lets out a strangled yelp and tries to scramble towards safety.

And promptly whacks her head again. ]

[duad]

[ She looks at her for a second. Her answer comes out a little delayed. ]

Sure! Yeah, that's fine. [ She still doesn't move from her spot, but she's giving this girl her space. ] Have you tried contacting them already?

phase iii

[pure_confidence]

[ Excuse Peggy as she gets the shock of her life as she comes at Steve from another direction entirely. It was supposed to be the start of her shift, but... She dropped her purse, in shock and still staring at the man some fifteen or so odd feet away. ]

Steve? Is that you?

[ Her voice came out a little bit more strangled then usual because after he left the last time she... Well, she didn't know what to expect. She certainly hadn't considered the possibility that he'd return. At least she hadn't after a week had gone by and not a word. ]

[unluckless]

Sometimes they don't give us much of a choice about facing the risk, but it's still good to be prepared.

[Komaeda hesitates at the next question. Hmm. How to answer that question.] Well that depends on whether you believe they're telling the truth or not. Saying that they've saved us from the end of the universe and that we can help them save the rest of it, it's a convenient sort of story to get cooperation, isn't it?

But it's difficult to prove or disprove one way or another somehow.